United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2385 (99th)
Federal Trade Commission Authorization Act of 1985
Introduced
7 May 1985
Last action
17 September 1985 · Floor
Status
House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.1078 as an Amendment.
Sponsors
Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
5 February 2024
Summary
Federal Trade Commission Authorization Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to revise the definition of "unfair act or practice" to include any act or practice that causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers. Defines "substantial injury" as not reasonably avoidable by consumers and not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or competition resulting from the act or practice. Permits the court to review certain cease and desist orders made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Authorizes the FTC to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to any unfair or deceptive act or practice or false advertisement only if it has issued two or more cease and desist orders or it believes a pattern of unfair and deceptive acts or practices or false advertisements exists. Extends the civil investigative demand procedures to the FTC's antitrust authority. Prohibits the FTC from studying, investigating, and prosecuting agricultural cooperatives for certain conduct. Provides for congressional review and veto of final rules promulgated by the FTC. Makes any such rule effective unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law within 90 days of the rule's submission. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988. Prohibits the FTC from intervening in the proceedings of any Federal or State agency without first notifying specified congressional committees at least 60 days in advance, or as soon as practicable. Directs the FTC to investigate the marketing of imitation Native American arts, crafts, and jewelry.
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Timeline
7 May 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
7 May 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 May 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 May 1985
Committee
Consideration and Mark-Up Session Held by Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism Prior to Introduction (May 7, 85).
Source: Committee
15 May 1985
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
15 May 1985
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
6 June 1985
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 111.
Source: Calendars
6 June 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 99-162.
Source: Committee
6 June 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 99-162.
Source: Committee
17 September 1985
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 September 1985
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 September 1985
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
17 September 1985
Floor
Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
3 official files
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 17 September 1985
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 6 June 1985
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 May 1985
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Sponsors
- Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
- · hsif00 · Standing
Related records
- related to ← Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1985
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/2385
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/hr/2385
- us · 99-hr-2385 · source updated 5 February 2024